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East Tx 500 history?

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Usually mid/late Oct, but before the time change. Often rainy and muddy :-P
 
But guess it's not happening any more?
 
woodsguy said:
But guess it's not happening any more?
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Only takes a title change to this thread with a date. Maybe late Spring would be better temps and less likely to be a mudfest like the previous few years in a row? I think that is what has many soured on this ride, just wasn't fun when so muddy it stopped the ride.

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Tourmeister said:
Usually mid/late Oct, but before the time change. Often rainy and muddy :-P
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That's right, we were trying to beat deer season.

SilverBullet said:
Only takes a title change to this thread with a date. Maybe late Spring would be better temps and less likely to be a mudfest like the previous few years in a row? I think that is what has many soured on this ride, just wasn't fun when so muddy it stopped the ride.

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Come on man! It wasn't that bad.
Okay it was pretty bad, but both of the really gumbo sections are easily avoided.
 
TwoSmokeDS said:
I find ETX is better riding than the Hill Country, imo.
It's bizzare there's no more ride in ETX.
But I guess there's not as much good food around here.
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East Texas has a lot of sand and clay. When it is dry and the clay is not a problem, many people don't like the deep and loose sand. When it is wet and the sand is not a problem, many people don't like the slick as snot clay and potential mud bogs. Occasionally there are some Goldilock days though when it is just right ;-)

And there is good food if you know where to look :eat:
 
It was great that time we did the ET 750 in two days. Saturday and Sunday.
RollingJ organized that one but he has moved to Louisiana. I have bugged him to do it again but no luck.
 
dannyboy said:
It was great that time we did the ET 750 in two days. Saturday and Sunday.
RollingJ organized that one but he has moved to Louisiana. I have bugged him to do it again but no luck.
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I did about 1/2 of the route a few months back. Lots of changes needed around Livingston and a few other places though.

These roads are in our backyard. No need for an organizer or to plan way in advance. I decided 6 am the same morning I rode while drinking coffee to go. Was in Coldsprings 2 hrs later and on the loop. Rode until dark and then 2 hrs on the highway home for dinner.

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David
Next time you run it please contact me I would love to go.
thanks
 
Meriden said:
Not sure that RollingJ's current scoot is has the appropriate performance profile for the roads in question.
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Well rumor was he's shopping soon for an AT. If that happens plan on a ET750 run the next weekend. Lol

I might be up to ride part of or all of this loop the weekend after next 19th & 20th. Would be on the big bike so like Rob said weather dependent. Current extended forecast looks good although a little chilly those two days with lows in the 30's.

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Just a heads up on my part, already committed to a workday at Cycleland on 19th unless they cancel.
 
7 of us went out Oct. 5th and rode he back roads between Silsbee and Comesneil that were part of the ET500. Very dry and the sand was fairly deep in several sections. I provided the entertainment that day by going over the bars at the one mud hole we came across. It has rained a bit since then and the sand may be a little more packed.
http://www.twtex.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1465744&postcount=9980

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In 2010 we ran the ETX 450 on the 1st or 2nd weekend in October. It was chilly riding to the Livingston meeting location, but warmed and made for a few days of beautiful riding.

I might be tempted to organize an event in the spring with a chase truck and trailer, but with us living in Longview we can be in proper Arkansas hills in only 3 hrs. Perhaps a supported AR event could be put together. I realize that's quite a hike for you Houston folks.
 
Come on guys, I will be back in Austin in less than 2 years and the wife and I are looking forward to riding the TX450 again!! We need to resurrect this, it was a great weekend.

Gary
 
Can someone share the most recent .gpx file?

I know the one I have includes a few busts.
 
Rick or Trailace use to put it on. But I think he stopped Cuz he sold the BMW and got a Wr250 and he knows he wont be able to hang with the old GS now.
Rydah you tell him hes scared.
 
Thrasherg said:
Come on guys, I will be back in Austin in less than 2 years and the wife and I are looking forward to riding the TX450 again!! We need to resurrect this, it was a great weekend.
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Gary this route is closer to you now than from Austin. See below, you have plans this weekend?


dirtryder said:
Rick or Trailace use to put it on.
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Ride has changed many hands since then, last 4-5 yrs with different organizers. This is the first year nobody has taken the lead. I'm not an organizer but I say "let's ride!" see below Joe, I've yet to see you get your Bavarian princess dirty.


SilverBullet said:
I might be up to ride part of or all of this loop the weekend after next 19th & 20th. Would be on the big bike so like Rob said weather dependent. Current extended forecast looks good although a little chilly those two days with lows in the 30's.
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Again anybody up to ride this weekend? Forecast has changed some and looks great, could very well be Goldilock's weather. Saturday and/or Sunday?, ride 1/2 the route in one day (pick day), ride it all in 2 days or ride it all in one day (pick day), start from the south, from the north or somewhere in between? I'm flexible and will bend to another's preference.

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Thanks SB, I still don't know where the route goes or if it is near to me, but I will be in Oregon this coming weekend (hopefully doing some paragliding) so can't ride!! Its a business trip but I have to stay in Oregon for the weekend for more meetings the following week, so hope to get some paragliding in whilst I am out there!!

Would love to ride with you guys anytime, it's been far too long since we last rode together.

Gary
 
Thrasherg said:
Thanks SB, I still don't know where the route goes or if it is near to me, but I will be in Oregon this coming weekend (hopefully doing some paragliding) so can't ride!! Its a business trip but I have to stay in Oregon for the weekend for more meetings the following week, so hope to get some paragliding in whilst I am out there!!

Would love to ride with you guys anytime, it's been far too long since we last rode together.

Gary
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This gives you an idea. Screenshot is for the ET750, just ignore the tracks west of Livingston.

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